Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Shobal was a Judahite, the son of Hur and the father (ie founder) of Kiriath-jearim.
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Shobal is mentioned in 1Ch.2.50,52 and 1Ch.4.1,2 as a descendant of Judah through Hur, the son of Caleb, though the text is difficult to interpret. He is described as the father (ie founder) of Kiriath-jearim, a city in Judah. The genealogy in 1Chronicles 2 lists Shobal among the descendants of Hur, along with his brothers Salma and Hareph. In 1Chronicles 4, Shobal is mentioned again as the father of Reaiah, who was the father of Jahath. This passage also states that the families of Kiriath-jearim, including the Ithrites, Puthites, Shumathites, and Mishraites, were descended from Shobal. These clans were known for their various occupations, such as scribes, linen workers, and potters. Shobal's mention in the genealogies of Judah highlights his role as an ancestor of prominent families and clans within the tribe.
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4 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7732
These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim,
These were the descendants of Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim: Haroeh, half the Manahathites,
The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.
Reaiah son of Shobal was the father of Jahath, and Jahath was the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These were the clans of the Zorathites.
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